Weather in Petra in January
January in Petra is cool outdoor weather: usable if you dress for it, not a beach brief.
In Jordan, this is how Petra actually wears January, not how a country centroid would. January is the cold side of the year in Petra. Pack for that, not for a leftover summer photo.
- Average temp
- 8°C
2–14°C
- Rainfall
- 9 mm
Not much rain
- Sunshine
- 6.9 h
hours per day
What to expect
Daytime
Cool days in Petra: a jumper you can take off, a shell in the bag. Walking is fine. Lingering outside without a layer is optimism.
Mornings and evenings are colder than the postcard. Pack for both, especially if you leave the built-up centre.
Rain
January is the wet side of the year in Petra, the wettest stretch on these averages. Days can be heavy. Plans that cannot survive rain are the wrong plans.
This is not a reason to skip Petra if you like the place. It is a reason to pack for weather and to stop treating every grey hour as a failed holiday.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What to pack
A layer for cooler evenings
Where to stay in Petra
Dates are a starting point for January.
Travel guides for Petra
What to read before you book.
Average weather in Petra
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Similar weather in January
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FAQs about Petra
Climate averages for Petra, 1991–2020.
The best time to visit Petra is between May and October, the most comfortable stretch of the year on these averages.
August is the hottest month, with an average around 27°C.
January is the wettest month, with about 9 mm of rain.
No. These are 1991–2020 climate normals from Meteostat, not a live forecast. Actual weather in any given week can differ.
